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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 04-22 CCM Regular SessionMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION APRIL 22, 2019 CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. INFORMAL OPEN FORUM WITH CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER INFORMAL OPEN FORUM ROTS, CAT.T. Mayor Mike Elliott and Councilmembers April Graves and Dan Ryan. Councilmembers Marquita Butler and Kris Lawrence -Anderson were absent and excused. Also present were Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Public Works Doran Cote, City Engineer Mike Albers, Business and Work Force Development Coordinator Brett Angel, Police Chief Tim Gannon, Housing and Code Enforcement Inspector Joseph Hartmann, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Mary Mullen, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Mayor Mike Elliott opened the meeting for the purpose of Informal Open Forum. The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Informal Open Forum called to order by Mayor Mike Elliott at 6:45 p.m. William Czech, 1962 Knob Road, stated he represents "Take Action Minnesota", an advocacy group dedicated to increasing public awareness of the police -imbedded mental health co - responder model for communities in the Twin Cities. He added this model provides better service to a large part of the community and creates positive change across systems. He noted funding is already available at the State level for setting up a co -responder model in Brooklyn Center. He urged the City Council to move forward with a discussion related to adopting this collaborative policy. Mayor Elliott asked who sponsored the State level funding bill. Mr. Czech stated the bill was sponsored by Senator Klein. He added the program as proposed would be administered by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. Precious Williams, t 619 Maryland Ave E, St. Paul, stated she recently had a negative experience with the Brooklyn Center Police. She added Brooklyn Center police officers with whom she had contact did not follow Policies 401 and 501 as specified in the Brooklyn Center Police Manual. She noted she has provided documentation to the City Council and filed a complaint with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. Mayor Elliott thanked Ms. Williams for her comments. He requested that City Staff follow up on this issue. 04/22/19 -1- Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to close the Informal Open Forum at 6:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 2. INVOCATION Councilmember Ryan gave an invocation in observance of Earth Day, the largest civic observance on the globe. He added the first Earth Day was April 22, 1970, and the observance is widely credited with launching the modern-day environmental movement. He noted the theme of 2019 Earth Day is "Protect Our Species". 3. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING The Brooklyn Center City Council met in Regular Session called to order by Mayor Mike Elliott at 7:00 p.m. 4. ROLL CALL Mayor Mike Elliott and Councilmembers April Graves and Dan Ryan. Councilmembers Marquita Butler and Kris Lawrence -Anderson were absent and excused. Also present were Deputy City Manager Reggie Edwards, Director of Public Works Doran Cote, City Engineer Mike Albers, Business and Work Force Development Coordinator Brett Angel, Police Chief Tim Gannon, Housing and Code Enforcement Inspector Joseph Hartmann, City Attorney Troy Gilchrist, and Mary Mullen, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda, as amended, with amendments to the Study Session minutes of April 8, 2019, and the following consent items were approved: 6a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 8, 2019 — Study Session 2. April 8, 2019 — Regular Session 3. April 8, 2019 — Work Session 6b. LICENSES MECHANICAL Air Design Incoip 1500 122 Lane NE 04/22/19 -2- Blue Rain Plumbing Erickson Plumbing Htg Cooling Hinding Heating & Air Inc. K13 Service Co. PB Services LLC 4Front Energy Solutions Absolute Mechanical LLC Blue Ox Heating & Air LLC Col Air Mechanical Inc. Corporate Mechanical Corval Constructors, Inc. DJ's Companies, Inc. Elite Refrigeration Htg & A/C Elk River Heating & A/C Inc. Fireside Hearth & Home Genz -Ryan Plumbing & Heating Go Fetsch Mechanical Harris St. Paul Inc. Hoffman Refrigeration & Heating Home Energy Center Horwitz, Inc. Kraft Mechanical, LLC Louis Degidio Services Inc. Blaine MN 55449 8821 Woodland Road Bloomington MN 55437 147192 nd Lane NE Blaine MN 55449 915 West 7 1 Street St. Paul MN 55102 430 E. 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SHAC LLC DBA: Sedgwick Heating & A/C South -Town Refrigeration Standard Heating & A/C St. Cloud Refrigeration (SCR) Treated Air Company Vector Services 6237 Penn Avenue South #100 Richfield MN 55423 23 87 Station Parkway NW Andover, MN 55304 3110 Washington Avenue N Minneapolis, MN 55411 8290 Main Street NE, Suite 39 Fridley, MN 55432 412085 1h Avenue N Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 725 Tower Drive Hamel, MN 55340 15535 Medina Road Plymouth MN 55447 255 Bridgepoint Drive South St. Paul, MN 55075 1408 Not Drive, Suite 310 Mendota Heights, MN 55120 6325 Welcome Avenue N Suite 200 Brooklyn Park, MN 55429 130 Plymouth Avenue N Minneapolis MN 55411 604 Lincoln Avenue NE St. Cloud, MN 56304 9954 166th Court Becker, MN 55308 712 Vista Blvd, Suite 102 Waconia, MN 55387 04/22/19 -4- Yale Mechanical Wenzel Heating & A/C SIGN HANGER LICENSES Allen Industries, Inc. Archetype Sign Makers Install This Sign & Awning Co Jones Sign Company Pajor Graphics Inc. Resolution Graphics Inc. Scenic Sign Coip Signart Co. Inc. Signation Sign Group 220 West 81St Street Bloomington, MN 55420 4145 Old Sibley Memorial Highway Eagan, MN 55122 1135149"' Street Clearwater, FL 33762 9611 James Avenue N Bloomington, MN 55431 4835 Lyndale Avenue N Minneapolis MN 554301 711 Scheuring Road DePere, WI 54115 1301 Washington Avenue N Minneapolis MN 55411 3770 Dunlap Street N Arden Hills, MN 55112 PO Box 881 St. Cloud, MN 56302 2933 Mondovi Road Eau Claire, WI 54701 6840 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 RENTAL INITIAL (TYPE I— three-year license) 370166 1h Avenue N Victor O. Ogunbanwo 4712 Twin Lake Avenue Michaels Mohs RENEWAL (TYPE IV— one-year license) 6116 Aldrich Avenue N MNSF II LLC 5826 Ewing Avenue N Robert Greeley 5640 Fremont Avenue N Douglas Allen Wahl/Cel Monton 5308 Lilac Drive N Paul Baird/Auchmedden Fund LLC RENEWAL (TYPE III— one-year license) 121754 1h Avenue N Jay Moua 3216 Poe Road Matt Just RENEWAL (TYPE II— two year license) 5440-5444 Bryant Avenue N Traiten Gunerson 5112 701h Avenue N I113 Property Illinois LP 3901 Burquest Lane Edwin Ngang 6243 France Avenue N FYR SFR BORROW LLC 04/22/19 -5- 7143 France Avenue N Yi Lin/Khai Hong Lim Properties 6913 Toledo Avenue N Fred Hanus 7045 Unity Avenue N Abideen Ajibola/Amas Investments LLC RENEWAL (TYPE I— three yeas° license) 5857 Colfax Avenue N Douglas Allen Wahl/Cel Monton 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-066 DEISNGATING 2019 PLANTING LIST OF ALLOWABLE BOULEVARD TREE SPECIES 6d. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-067 RECOGNIZING DESIGNATION OF BROOKLYN CENTER AS A TREE CITY USA FOR THE TWENTY- SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR 6e. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-068 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2018-08 AND 2019-05, BELLVUE AND SOUTHEAST AREA MILL AND OVERLAY IMPROVEMENTS 6f. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-069 REJECTING BID FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2019-01, 02, 03 AND 04, INTERSTATE AREA STREET, STORM DRAINAGE AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS Motion passed unanimously. 7. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/DONATIONS 7a. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-070 RECOGNIZING POLICE WEEK AND MAY 15, 2019 AS PEACE OFFICER'S MEMORIAL DAY Councilmember Graves read in full a Resolution designating Police Week and Peace Officer's Memorial Day on May 15, 2019. Councilmember Ryan moved and Councilmember Graves seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2019-070 Recognizing Police Week and May 15, 2019 as Peace Officer's Memorial Day. Motion passed unanimously. 7b. POLICE EXPLORERS PRESENTATION Police Chief Tim Gannon introduced Officer Gregg Nordby and invited him to give a presentation to the City Council regarding the Explorers program. Officer Nordby stated he has been involved in the Explorers Program for six years. He added the Explorers is an entity of the Boy Scouts of America, with the goal of getting kids interested in 04/22/19 -6- law enforcement. He noted there are currently 11 Explorers in the City of Brooklyn Center, and the program is 100% diverse. Officer Nordby stated the Explorers participate in two annual competitions — a 4 -day state competition in Rochester in April, and a 2 -day competition in Duluth in November. He added the primary objective of the Explorers program is to teach kids life skills, boost their confidence, provide opportunities for public interaction, and career guidance. Officer Nordby stated many CSO's are former Explorers. He introduced the Explorers who were present at the meeting and invited them to address the City Council. William Nkata stated he is 19 years old, and in his fourth year with the Explorers. He added he was recently promoted to a Community Service Officer (CSO), and he is very glad to be involved with the Explorers. Anthony Khadar stated he is 17 years old and has been in the Explorers Program for about 3 years. He added the Explorers Program has given him self-confidence and direction, and he sees a future for himself in law enforcement. He noted he hopes to have a positive effect on people. Nicole Smith stated she has been in the Explorers Program for about 5 months. She added she has learned communication skills, and the importance of being open to new experiences and new people with different points of view. She noted the Explorers Program has changed her life. Officer Nordby thanked the City Council for the significant support the City has given to the Explorers program. He added this is an important program that makes a big difference in the lives of the City's youth. Mayor Elliott thanked the Explorers for their comments, and for their service. He added the work of the Explorers is very beneficial for the community. Councilmember Graves stated she appreciates the Police Department's efforts to engage with the young people of the community. Councilmember Graves asked whether there is a process for the Explorers to transfer their time and service into post -secondary credits toward a criminal justice degree. She asked whether the program has received feedback from the Explorers about their involvement with police officers, and how to retain them. She asked whether the program is connected to the Brooklynk student job preparation and internships program. Officer Nordby stated he is hoping to start a scholarship program sponsored by local businesses that would be based on the number of years that an Explorer has participated in the program. He added many Explorers want to become Brooklyn Center Police Officers, and the program itself is its own retention. 04/22/19 -7- Officer Nordby stated the Explorers Program is not involved with Brooklynk, but he would be interested in reviewing that possibility. Councilmember Graves stated it might be a way to give the Explorers compensation for their time. Councilmember Ryan thanked the Explorers and Officer Nordby. He added he supports this progressive concept for engaging the City's youth and offered to help in pursuing scholarship funding. He noted every effort should be made to support this program. Mr. Edwards stated the City will have a total of 19 Brooklynk interns this summer, including two interns in the Police Department and one intern in the Fire Department. Councilmember Graves moved, and Councilmember Ryan seconded to accept Police Explorer Presentation. Motion passed unanimously. 7c. PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 26, 2019 TO BE ARBOR DAY AND MAY 2019 TO BE ARBOR MONTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER Public Works Director Doran Cote reviewed activities planned to commemorate Arbor Day on May 16, 2019, including a tree planting event with New Millennium Academy at Happy Hollow Park. Mayor Elliott read in fall a proclamation declaring April 26, 2019, to be Arbor Day and May 2019 to be Arbor Month in the City of Brooklyn Center. Councilmember Ryan moved, and Councilmember Graves seconded to accept a Proclamation Declaring April 26, 2019, to be Arbor Day and May 2019 to be Arbor Month in Brooklyn Center. Motion passed unanimously. 7d. PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 21-28, 2019 TO BE COMMUNITY CLEANUP WEEK Mr. Cote stated Community Clean -Up Week is April 21-28, 2019. He added clean-up at Shingle Creek will be held Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 8:00 — 11:00 a.m. He noted gloves and bags would be available for volunteers. Mayor Elliott read in full a Proclamation declaring April 21-28, 2019, to be Community Clean- up Week. Councilmember Graves moved, and Councilmember Ryan seconded to accept a Proclamation Declaring April 21-28, 2019 to be Community Cleanup Week. Motion passed unanimously. 04/22/19 -8- Councilmember Graves asked whether local businesses are getting involved in Clean -Up Week. Mr. Cote stated there has been an effort to get the information out to local businesses. Councilmember Ryan stated the Lions Club is planning to clean up Lions Park on Saturday, May 4, 2019. 7e. PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 22, 2019 TO BE EARTH DAY IN BROOKLYN CENTER Mayor Elliott read in full a Proclamation declaring April 22, 2019, to be Earth Day in Brooklyn Center. Councilmember Ryan moved, and Councilmember Graves seconded to accept Proclamation Declaring April 22, 2019, to be Earth Day in Brooklyn Center. Motion passed unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS 9a. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-071 APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR BROOKDALE COVENANT ADDITION Housing and Code Enforcement Inspector Joseph Hartmann reviewed this item, stating the applicant is City Engineer Mike Albers on behalf of the City of Brooklyn Center. He added a preliminary and final plat is requested for currently un -platted property in the vicinity of 5139 Brooklyn Boulevard. He noted a public hearing was held at the Planning Commission's April 11, 2019 meeting. Mr. Hartmann stated Mr. Albers was present to answer questions. City staff recommends City Council approval of the resolution approving the preliminary and final plat for Brookdale Covenant addition. Councilmember Ryan asked whether the right of way will be open to the south for access to Brooklyn Boulevard and whether Lilac Drive will be continuous to 50t" Avenue N. Mr. Albers confirmed this, adding the right of way will be public after this process. Councilmember Ryan asked whether the Brooklyn Boulevard intersection will be signaled. Mr. Albers stated there would be a traffic signal at Highway 100 southbound exit. Councilmember Ryan asked whether it is anticipated that Phase 1 will be completed by November 2019. Mr. Albers confirmed this, adding construction will begin this week on Brooklyn Boulevard from 49th Avenue N to Bass Lake Road. 04/22/19 -9- Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2019-071 Approving a Preliminary and Final Plat for Brookdale Covenant Addition. Motion passed unanimously. 10. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEMS 10a. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-072 AMENDING LEVY NO. 20163 AND CERTIFYING AMENDED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 2018-08 AND 2019-05, BELLVUE AND SOUTHEAST AREA MILL AND OVERLAY IMPROVEMENTS TO HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS City Engineer Mike Albers reviewed this item, stating two public hearings were held at the City Council's April 8, 2019, Regular Meeting. He added the City Council adopted a resolution ordering improvements and authorizing the preparation of plans and specifications for the Bellevue and Southeast Area Mill and Overlay project. He noted a second public hearing was held, and special assessments were approved except two properties that were removed from the assessment roll: 5328 Irving Avenue N and 5501 Irving Avenue N. Mr. Albers stated a letter was received from the property owner of 5328 Irving Avenue before the public hearing. He added the property was last assessed in 1999 for street improvements. He noted City Staff recommends that this property remains on the assessment roll, as the property is responsible for its share of assessments due to benefits that will be received from the proposed street improvements. Mr. Albers stated the property owner of 5501 Irving Avenue objected to the assessment based on the fact that the property should not be sub -dividable considering the age and significance of the house on the property. He added the property does not have any restrictions that would prevent subdivision. He noted City Staff recommends that this property remains on the assessment roll. Mr. Albers stated the property owners have the right to appeal the City Council's decision in District Court under Minnesota State Statute. He added City Staff recommends adoption of the resolution amending Levy No. 120163. Mayor Elliott asked whether property owners will receive notification of the City Council's decision. Mr. Albers stated City Staff could send them a letter of notification. Councilmember Graves requested a review of the City's Special Assessment Policy. She added the City Council could discuss a work, session. She expressed concern that a landlord in the R-4 district only pays one assessment for a multi -family property. Mayor Elliott asked why properties are assessed the same amount regardless of how much street frontage they have. He added he has questions about this principle. 04/22/19 -10- Mr. Gilchrist stated this assessment is not based on street frontage but rather the fact that the lot is sub -dividable. He encouraged the City Council to be consistent with the existing special assessment policy and recommendations of City Staff. Mayor Elliott stated he agrees that the City Council should be consistent in adhering to the special assessment policy, but he would like to have a review and discussion of the policy at a City Council work session. Councilmember Graves moved and Councilmember Ryan seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2019-072 Amending Levy No. 20163 and Certifying Amended Special Assessments for Improvement Project Nos. 2018-08 and 2019-05, Bellevue and Southeast Area Mill and Overlay Improvements to Hennepin County Tax Rolls. Motion passed unanimously. 11. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Ryan reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • April 15, 2019 — attended Board of Appeal and Equalization Hearing • April 16, 2019 — attended 29th Annual Police Citizens Awards Ceremony at Brooklyn Center Community Center • April 17, 2019 — attended third community planning workshop for the redevelopment of Opportunity Site • April 25, 2019 — attended Home Buying Seminar at Brookdale Library • April 27, 2019 — Community Health Fair at Brooklyn Center Community Center from 9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. Councilmember Graves reported on her attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • April 15, 2019 — attended Brooklyn Youth Council Meeting • April 16, 2019 — attended the second half of the Police Citizens Awards Ceremony, unable to attend Parks and Recreation Commission meeting • April 17, 2019 — attended third community planning workshop for the redevelopment of Opportunity Site • April 19, 2019, attended ACER dinner at Embassy Suites • April 27, 2019 — Community Health Fair • April 27, 2019 — Shingle Creek Clean -Up Mayor Elliott reported on his attendance at the following and provided information on the following upcoming events: • April 15, 2019 — attended Board of Appeal and Equalization Hearing • April 16, 2019 — attended 29th Annual Police Citizens Awards Ceremony at Brooklyn Center Community Center • April 17, 2019 — attended third community planning workshop for the redevelopment of Opportunity Site 04/22/19 -11- STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) ss. Certification of Minutes CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER) The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, certifies: 1. That attached hereto is a full, true, and complete transcript of the minutes of a Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center held on April 22, 2019. 2. That said meeting was held pursuant to due call and notice thereof and was duly held at Brooklyn Center City Hall. 3. That the City Council adopted said minutes at its May 13, 2019, Regular Session. f Barbara Suciu, City Clerk 04/22/19 -13- Mike Elliott, Mayor